Forgave [verb]
Definition of Forgave:
stop blame and grant pardon
Synonyms of Forgave:
● Excuse
● Condone
● Forget
● Absolve
● Efface
● Purge
● Acquit
● Amnesty
● Palliate
● Spring
● Clear
● Overlook
● Remit
● Relent
● Commute
● Respite
● Exempt
● Release
● Reprieve
● Let off
● Let pass
● Wink at
Opposite/Antonyms of Forgave:
● Charge
● Maintain
● Keep
● Hold
● Punish
● Censure
● Increase
● Accuse
● Sentence
● Blame
● Condemn
Sentence/Example of Forgave:
Joachim, as time showed, never forgave the Emperor for the failure of his cherished plan.
The Marshal never forgave the aide-de-camp who had thus urged him to spend his money.
The parents were well to do, and in due time forgave the imprudent match.
He merely felt sorry that his sister could believe such tales—and forgave her without a single word.
He forgave him from that moment; and forgiveness with Dr. Ashton meant the full meaning of the word.
Kirke implored forgiveness; and the dying man declared that he forgave as he hoped to be forgiven.
One boy only forgave him, one boy only prayed for him, one boy only endeavoured to see him for one last kind word.
His genial, boyish heart readily forgave them, and his eyes shone with joy.
He showed so much coolness and bravery in the battle which followed, that we forgave him his first scandalous appearance.
In the light of the wrong I was about to do her I freely forgave her all her past pretences towards myself.